Asphyxiated: meaning, definitions and examples
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asphyxiated
[ รฆsfษชkสieษชtษชd ]
state of breathing
Asphyxiated refers to the condition of being deprived of oxygen, leading to an inability to breathe. It is often caused by suffocation or a lack of breathable air. This can result in unconsciousness or death if not resolved quickly.
Synonyms
choked, smothered, strangled, suffocated
Examples of usage
- He was asphyxiated in the smoke of the burning building.
- The diver asphyxiated due to a malfunctioning oxygen tank.
- She nearly asphyxiated while trapped in the closed space.
Translations
Translations of the word "asphyxiated" in other languages:
๐ต๐น asfixiado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคธ เคฐเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช asphyxiierte
๐ฎ๐ฉ tersedak
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะดััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uduszony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ชๆฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท asphyxiรฉ
๐ช๐ธ asfixiado
๐น๐ท boฤulmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ udusenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ udusenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ชๆฏ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zaduลกen
๐ฎ๐ธ stรฆlltur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boฤulmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ asfixiado
Word origin
The term 'asphyxiated' comes from the Greek words 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'sphyxis' meaning 'pulse' or 'breathing'. It was first used in medical texts in the 17th century to describe a condition where individuals were unable to breathe due to obstruction of the airways or other factors affecting respiration. The understanding of asphyxiation expanded with advancements in medical science, allowing for better diagnoses and treatment of individuals experiencing breathing difficulties. The word has since become widely used in both medical contexts and everyday language to describe situations where oxygen supply is compromised.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,615 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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